2025 Classes

This presentation from the MIOSHA Construction Safety and Health Division will provide updates regarding the enforcement division, statistics, trends, and any new emphasis for the upcoming construction season.

In this presentation meant for safety leaders at all levels, Dr. Austin will describe common ways to “do” Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) to reduce injuries, some common pitfalls and things to avoid doing, ways to get buy-in, and how leaders can support and accelerate BBS efforts.  In addition, he will teach some basics of behavioral science that leaders can use to improve ANY organizational initiative.  Dr. Austin will facilitate group discussion and deliver this message through stories and examples, in an accessible way, and participants will leave with ideas for effective strategies they can immediately apply.

This presentation will address heat related risks amongst construction workers.  This project will address heat-related health risks among construction workers and research driven discussion surrounding heat stress studies conducted.

This session emphasizes the need for a medical surveillance system to monitor and prevent furthering of occupation and environmental exposures.  The course will outline strategies for identifying at-risk populations, promoting education on safe practices, usage of PPE, development of medical clearance programs, and policy recommendations.

This program will provide education and small group discussions on suicide awareness, prevention, and postvention, including industry-specific statistics, case scenarios, how and when to offer support, and what to do after.

Many construction employers are facing a decision to helmet or not, and some are being forced to use a class II helmet with an integrated chin-strap.  No US standard currently requires their use, and there are many myths and concerns over the decision-making process.  This session will break some of the myths and address many of the concerns that users have.

This presentation will discuss the legal status of different substances and how they relate to several legal scenarios an employer may face. Navigating through these scenarios requires knowledge of the statutes, the different scenarios, and state-by-state differences.

Coordination and communication with utilities is vital in the infrastructure and construction industry.  The lecture will cover the MIOSHA Trenching and Excavating Standard, and the means and methods for avoiding utility strikes.  Proactive approaches will lead to less damages and more productivity from crews in the field.

This presentation will review the multi-employer work site policy of Michigan OSHA and explain the different roles that an employer may be assessed.